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Sixty Years of Making Headlines: Ryerson School of Journalism Celebrates its Diamond Anniversary
September 26, 2013
In 1952, Ryerson University’s School of Journalism’s first class, of two students, graduated. Sixty years later, journalism at Ryerson remains at the top of its class, with over 500 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.
The School of Journalism will celebrate its 60th anniversary with Journalism on the Rocks, on Friday, October 4th. The evening reception will recognize and honour the school’s inaugural group of ‘Headliners’, journalism alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields.
The 2013 School of Journalism Headliners are:
Ernest Tucker, ‘54 |
Don Obe ‘59 |
Maggie Siggins, ‘65 |
Jim Sheppard, ‘71 |
Kevin Tibbles, ‘79 |
Randy Starkman |
Shelley Ambrose, ‘87 |
Zarqa Nawaz, ‘92 |
Michelle Shephard, ‘96 |
Kenny Yum, ‘98 |
Robyn Doolittle, ‘06 |
Gagandeep Ghuman, ‘08 |
| WHAT: | Journalism on the Rocks: A Diamond Anniversary Party |
| WHO: | Ryerson University School of Journalism |
| WHEN: | Friday, October 4th 7 - 10 p.m. |
| WHERE: | The Sears Atrium, The George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre 245 Church St. Toronto, ON |
The school invites media, graduates and members of the public to join in the celebration. More details at http://www.ryerson.ca/journalism/60th.html.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Johanna VanderMaas
Public Affairs, .Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000 x 4630
johanna.vandermaas@ryerson.ca
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If you require this in another format, please contact Ryerson University Public Affairs at 416-979-5000 x 7134.
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